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EX08 VRU

2008 Honda Civic

Silver Diesel 2204cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Oct 2022
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

183,998 mi
Last recorded183,998 miles
Recorded on7 Oct 2021
Typical for 2008 Honda Civic78,524 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEX08 VRU
MakeHonda
ModelCivic
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,204cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 7 Oct 2021 183,998 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 7 Oct 2021 183,998 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 3 Oct 2020 183,475 miles
Fail 3 Oct 2020 183,475 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 22 Mar 2019 181,216 miles
Fail 22 Mar 2019 181,216 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear shocker cover insercure

Pass 31 Mar 2018 176,931 miles

Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt osf (2.4.G.2)

Brake pad(s) wearing thin both rear (3.5.1g)

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel both front (2.2.A.1b)

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both front (3.5.1i)

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both rear (3.5.1i)

registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread front (6.3.1d)

Pass 7 Apr 2017 175,724 miles
Pass 5 Feb 2016 152,473 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

slight play in nearside front steering rack inner joint

Fail 4 Feb 2016 152,473 miles

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

slight play in nearside front steering rack inner joint

Pass 27 Oct 2014 129,697 miles

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 6 Jan 2014 122,311 miles

Nsr tyre starting to crack at tread area

Pass 8 Jan 2013 110,936 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

Pass 23 Jan 2012 100,175 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2011 80,052 miles

How Reliable is the Honda Civic?

Based on 9,391,580 MOT tests across 693,715 vehicles.

73.7%
Pass Rate
6,044
Miles/Year
34
Year Lifespan
693,715
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 307,913
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 187,316
Stop lamp not working 163,967
position lamp(s) not working 160,748
constant velocity joint gaiter split 132,914
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EX08 VRU is a 2008 Honda Civic in Silver with a 2,204cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

Across all 2008 Honda Civic models, the average MOT pass rate is 74.7% with a typical mileage of 78,524 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

The most common reason a Honda Civic fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 307,913 recorded failures. If you're considering buying EX08 VRU, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Honda Civic typically stays on UK roads for around 34 years. At 18 years old, this Honda Civic is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was EX08 VRU registered?

EX08 VRU is a 2008 Honda Civic, first registered on 10 March 2008.

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